Location scouts appraise French filming

“The country is unique in terms of its architecture and cobblestone streets,” Caine says. “And the light in the southern part of France is so thick and rich and amber that it’s like nothing anywhere else.”

Caine — who has worked in France on several films and car commercials over the past few years — also believes the country offers a less congested alternative to some neighboring locales. And this can make things easier for a working crew.

“Towns are farther apart from one another and there’s less pressure on the roads than in the U.K.,” Caine says.

But Caine also advises visitors remember that when they’re in France they should do as the French do. “You need to be more human — and a little less businesslike than in the U.K., Germany or the U.S. when you’re in France,” he says. “Then things will go smoothly.”